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    NWBA Fall Conference 2010
    Featuring Tom Ferry & Jeffrey Funk
    October 8, 9, 10


    Stevenson, Washington
    Hosts – Ken Mermelstein / Mike Neely

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
    Thursday, October 7 – Trailers and volunteers at fairgrounds, Stevenson, WA.
    to assist with set up.
    5:00pm – NWBA Board Meeting

    Friday, October 8 – 8:00am Registration begins
    9:00-12:00 Blacksmith demonstration by Jeffrey C. Funk
    9:00-12:00 Hands-On class with Mark Manley
    12:00-1:00 Lunch Break
    1:00-4:00 Blacksmithing/Knife making demonstration by Tom Ferry
    1:00-4:00 Hands-On class with Alan Flashing
    2:00-4:00 Seminar – Shop Math with Wolfgang Rotbart
    5:00-7:00 Dinner Break
    7:00 Slide Show by demonstrator(s) (optional)
    7:00-11:00 Midnight Madness
    Open Forge Instruction – All day
    Black Smoke Alley – all day

    Saturday, Oct. 9 – 8:00 am Registration
    9:00-12 Demonstration by Tom Ferry
    9:00-12:00 Hands-On with Tom Dudkowski
    12:00-1:00 Lunch Break
    1:00-4:00 Demonstration by Jeffrey C. Funk
    1:00-4:00 Hands-On with Larry Langdon
    2:00-4:00 – Seminar – Berkley Tack
    4:00-6:30 Dinner Break
    6:00 -7:00 General Meeting
    7:00 – 8:30 Auction
    8:30 – 10:30 BladeSports International cutting competition
    7:00-11:00 Midnight Madness
    Open Forging Instruction – all day
    Black Smoke Alley – all day

    Sunday, Oct.10 – 9:00-11:00 Tomahawk Competition
    12:00 – Tear Down and Clean Up

    Preliminary schedule subject to change. Demonstrator and Hands-On schedules are firm.


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    1. Mike C. Johnston's Avatar
      I am new to all this, so could anyone give me an idea what to expect at this conference. I have been forging knives and hand finishing them for just over one year. What should I bring? I want to participate in EVERYTHING and learn all that I can.
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    1. Donk's Avatar
      Bring your Pencil and notebook, Camera, Chair, Money for the auction (and an Auction item is a good idea, SUPPORT THE CAUSE!and show your work!).

      Some tools and any special steel you need for your own project.

      Hammer and some tongs helpful, poss Splitting chisel and Punches assorted chisels BUT that is based on what you wish to make, or class you may get into.

      There are open forges during the late evenings Fri and Sat. (you might need your own beverages!) This is usually entertaining and a good opportunity for new smiths.

      There are Some hands on Classes you may enter a drawing to get involved in.

      You will get most out of taking notes, asking questions, and paying attention to the smithing that is going on around you.

      Plus, the Tailgating and other great deals you will find, and a bunch of noisy, boisterus, good natured smiths and friends. Some good food too for a couple of meals!

      GOOD TIMES!

      - DONK
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